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Why do H+ ions travel only in one direction through the ATP synthase enzyme?
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Why do H+ ions travel only in one direction through the ATP synthase enzyme?

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Answer: H+ ions only move one direction through ATP synthase because ATP synthase is powered by the potential/gradient that comes from a difference in the concentration of H+ on either side of the inner membrane.

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